"Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or gazelle - when the sun comes up, you'd better be running." - Anonymous

Zaneta over at Runner's Luck is hosting her 2nd Annual Christmas Card Swap. Who doesn't like a Christmas card?? Sign up open until 12/2If you head over to (Just) Trying is for Little Girls there is still time to sign up for her blogger Holiday Card Exchange Signs end 11/27

Zaneta over at Runner's Luck is hosting her 2nd Annual Christmas Card Swap. Who doesn't like a Christmas card?? Sign up open until 12/2If you head over to (Just) Trying is for Little Girls there is still time to sign up for her blogger Holiday Card Exchange Signs end 11/27

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Last week I gave my two cents about products that have served me well this past year and so it is only fitting that with the Christmas quickly approaching I share with you my Christmas Wishlist (so I sure hope Santa blogs or at least reads blogs). And if you, happen to be out Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping and come across one of the items on my list on sale and are in a giving mood feel free to add me to your Christmas list I will gladly email you my shipping address. :)

These to items non running related items are currently at the top of the list....

after those though I have a pretty full list of running gear I need want..

also this Endorphin Warrior "Believe" training bracelet (it will go nicely with my "Focus" bracelet)and I can never have enough workout towels, preferably Inperspire

And I will finish up my list with a few Pearl Izumi pieces I would like to see in my winter running wardrobe.

Thermal Arm WarmersThermal HatInfinity Softshell JacketSo what are you hoping Santa will leave under the tree this year??

Just a little sidebar but if you do any of your holiday shopping online I encourage you to check out iGive.com it is a charitable search engine. Choose your favorite charity, shop and the organization receives a contribution based on the amount of your purchase. I have my account set up with Soles4Souls as my charity I choice.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Let me start out with a little running news, despite how long it's been since I actually had any running to talk about this is still a "running" blog. Last weekend soccer ended and a two days later my husbands schedule at work changed so now he has Saturday mornings off and I was sitting in my room on Tuesday and it hit me Saturday mornings are open, I took it as a sign that I need to get on it and pencil myself in some races while I can so I have, I have signed on for a local Reindeer Run on Dec. 10th and my first 10k on Jan. 7th and of course I am signed on for Adam's FYTO Virtual 5k Jan. 28th.

This week I have gotten in 2 short runs 3 miles on Monday and 4 miles last night if I can squeeze in at least 1 more run and one class this week I will consider this week a success.

How is your week going? Are you planning on running a Thanksgiving or Holiday races?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I am in charge of desserts at Thanksgiving and this is my first attempt at making a Rustic Apple pie recipe that I found in Woman's Day Magazine (you can see what it's supposed to look at here...) though my creation lacks in appearance it still tasted really good, so I figure a couple more test runs and I will have it perfected for Thanksgiving.

I am looking for a few more dessert ideas so if you have any good recipes please, please share??

Zaneta over at Runner's Luck is hosting her 2nd Annual Christmas Card Swap. Who doesn't like a Christmas card?? Sign up open until 12/2If you head over to (Just) Trying is for Little Girls there is still time to sign up for her blogger Holiday Card Exchange Signs end 11/27

Friday, November 11, 2011

With the year coming to an end and the holidays fast approaching I felt a post about some of therunning products I love was appropriate. The following are some of products I have used pretty religiously over the last year for workouts & runs, in no particular order.They are my go to products. These are the things that have worked best for me. They are the products I found to be the best fitting, most comfortable, durable, most useful and some of my biggest running necessities, so in short...

Bags:GoLiteTravelite Tote: I have had this bag a little over a year and it has been through everything trips to the gym, beach, soccer games. I have used it as a diaper bag, gym bag and just an everyday use bag when I have all the kids, and it is still in perfect condition no tears or broken zippers and the material it's made of make it perfect for me to throw it in the wash and then I just air dry it when it gets dirty. So this bag is well worth the money.

High Sierra Switch Blade Duffle: I originally wanted this bag for race day to carry all my stuff and though I was able to use it a couple times it has almost exclusively become my husbands bag for basketball and has made it through a year of basketball leagues and tournaments and survived.

GU: Well this is a given, it is no secret I am a fan of GU and any given time you will find an assortment of gels and brew in my possesssion.Find them on:Facebookhere...Twitter here...

Inperspire workout towels: I never make a trip to the gym or to a race day without my own workout towel and the Inperspire ones I own are my favorite. A little extra motivation never hurt.Find them on:Facebookhere...Twitter here...

Road ID: Safety First.. this is one of those better to have it and not need it, than to not have it and need it type of items. I wear it out on all of my runs, it gives me peace of mind because you just never know.Find them on:Facebookhere...Twitter here...

SpiBelt: Many belt have tried and failed to win my heart the way my Spibelt has.Find them on:Facebookhere...Twitter here...